Wireless network – What would we do without it? Since WiFi became a thing at the end of the 90s, it has revolutionized how we live and how we do things. But, as with any technology, it has also created a lot of confusion. How does this and that work and is this really true?

Well, that’s what I thought we would check out today. I do not get asked about wireless network that often (unless they need help installing a router, sigh) so I had to look on the world wide web for some claims and found some interesting. Did you know that WiFi does not cause cancer or the point of antennas on the router?

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When the network is bad, you are looking for new solutions that don’t have to break the bank. What you find is something called WiFi extenders and powerline adapters. What’s the difference and when should they be used you wonder.

You are not alone in this, I have also been wondering that at one point. To make you a bit wiser, I have written this article where I explain the difference between them and in which cases they should be used.

But one doesn’t have to exclude the other. You can actually use both a powerline adapter and a WiFi extender to get a better network at home. Let’s take a look at both of them.

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Wireless networks are becoming more popular by the minute. Today, most people don’t even use wired connections anymore and why should they? They have their laptops, their iPads, and their phones, all connect to the wireless network.

The advantages of a wireless network are great. You can sit anywhere in the house, doing whatever it is that needs to be done. Or how about not having to run those ugly network cables through the house simply to watch Netflix? I know what I would choose. However, a wireless network also has its disadvantages.

But there are also solutions to these disadvantages. In today’s article, I will cover the most common issues that I had to deal with and the solutions to that problem. If you are experiencing any of these problems, you will soon be back to Netflix or cat videos on YouTube on your wireless network.

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A lot of people use WiFi networks in their homes these days as it is a very convenient way for different devices to connect to the internet. It’s no secret that WiFi is essential for most of us and the demand for it continues to increase. This has led to essential wireless network developments such as signal strength, speed, and security.

But sometimes our home or office can have extra thick walls or even dead spots where the WiFi signal cannot penetrate. I don’t know how many times a friend has called, being upset that he or she can’t watch YouTube in their bed. The quick and easy solution is to get a range extender.

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Recently, we have seen a new type of product coming to the consumer market and that is wireless mesh systems. What is this type of product and what does it do differently than a normal router and a traditional network? Well, there are some things that are different and depending on how you use your network, a wireless mesh system may not be a bad idea to invest in.

A wireless mesh system is essentially several small nodes that are working together to create a wireless network around its surroundings. The nodes themselves require no other cable than power, everything else is wireless, even the network. The nodes are working together and sharing information with each other to create a stable wireless network. There is no need for ethernet cables and on top of all this, it’s easier to setup and smart enough to reconfigure itself when needed.

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